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87 ram 50 2.0l to 406 chevy small block swap

hey i started a build thread in performance but i figured id move it here so i have a 87 ram 50 2wd 2.0l that im going to put a 406 chevy small block in my grandpa bought the truck brand new in 87 an gave to me when i was 13 it was my daily driver for years my cusin painted it for me when i was 16 which is the paint job thats still on it my grandpa that gave me the truck passed away back in july so its time to work on it and get it going again id appreciate any advice and input on what yall think about my truck

Stock will work for a stock or mild v8. A Isuzu rodeo or Montero rear would take more power and add disk brakes in the rear and possibly LSD, if you want to stay 6 bolt wheels. For 5 bolt wheels, A-body Mopar, Toyota 2wd, or Explorer, though that would require narrowing.

Pennyman1
The best Dodge that Dodge never made
Living the D-50 lifestyle since 1980